2008 December | Fiat 500

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This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series Troubleshoot Clutch

When The Clutch Slips

POSSIBLE CAUSES	REMEDIES
1) Insufficient clutch pedal return travel, due to the flexible cable being stuck or the pedal return spring being too weak.	Locate cause of failure and replace spring or eliminate sticking of control cable.
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This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Troubleshoot Clutch

If you Experience Noises when Clutch Pedal is Released

POSSIBLE CAUSES	REMEDIES
1) Misalignment of driven plate to flywheel causes slight movement of driven plate hub in respect of facings. This noise is particularly audible with engine idling or running at low speed.	Set level of driven plate. With driven plate locked on clutch shaft, set it under slight rotation and check for no runout in excess of .0118" (0, 3 mm), using a scriber.
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This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series Troubleshoot Clutch

If The Clutch Grabs

POSSIBLE CAUSES	REMEDIES
1) Oil or grease on flywheel, pressure plate and driven plate facings.	Remove cause of leakage, clean flywheel and pressure plate thoroughly, replace driven plate facings.
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